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½ Penny George Ruled - Britains Isles
1721 year| Copper | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1721 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Evasion tokens (1751-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#58302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Britannia seated left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITAINS ISLES
1721
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The A Token ½ Penny (George Ruled - Britains Isles) 1721 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic hardship in Britain, known as the "Great Recoinage" of 1723-1727, when the government attempted to address the shortage of small change by issuing new coins, including this token ½ penny. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of copper, which was a valuable resource at the time, and its design featured an image of King George I, reflecting the political and economic influences of the British monarchy during that period.
